11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 vs CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power90
- 87Control80
- 91Spin92
- 83Forgiveness73
- 84Sweet spot74
- 87Stability79
- 71Maneuverability69
- 86Pop89
- 84Touch76
- 85Consistency80
- 81Swing weight84
- 82Twist weight72
- 59Launch angle59
- 87Plow through91
- 83Softness64
Specs
| $190 | Price | $199 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 verdict
A drive-oriented hybrid with unusually high spin. The Pegasus rewards players who swing through the ball rather than block it back.
CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series verdict
CRBN's spin formula bolted to a thin, hot core. Serves and drives leave the face quickly, and the paddle asks a lot of your reset technique in return.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 scores 83 against 64 for CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series — a 19-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, swing weight, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($199 vs $190) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 19 points (83 vs 64).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points (83 vs 73).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Twist weight
11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series
Take CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series if you want plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series review →11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3
Take 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 if you want softness (+19), forgiveness (+10), sweet spot (+10). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 review →CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series vs 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.1 vs 79.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads by 19 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series or the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series measures 90 on power against 89 for 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. That comes from a 14 mm Power polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 87 versus 80. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 91 for the Raw carbon friction face on 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3, with 6.3 twist weight against 6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 carries the higher forgiveness score (83) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $9 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series: 14 mm Power polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 83 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3 leads on softness by 19 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $199 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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